Keywords: Sanctions


US-Iran Tensions: Tehran Rejects Direct Negotiations With Washington Amid Qatar’s Mediation Efforts

Iran has ruled out an immediate meeting with American officials, casting uncertainty over renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between Tehran and Washington. Despite growing international efforts to bring the two sides back to the negotiating table, Iranian authorities maintain that the......

US Sanctions Rwanda: Trump Administration Targets Defence Ministry Over Alleged Support for M23 in Congo

The United States has announced new sanctions targeting Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence and a major financial institution over their alleged involvement in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), intensifying pressure on Kigali amid continuing regional instability. The......

Iran War: Tehran Dismisses Qatar’s Seven-Day Peace Framework as Tensions Rise

Efforts to bring an end to the war involving Iran, the United States and Israel have encountered another setback after Tehran dismissed a new peace initiative presented by Qatari mediators. The rejection highlights the deep divisions that continue to obstruct negotiations, particularly over Iran’s......

Trump-Kim Jong Un Meeting Prospects Face New Obstacles Ahead of Asia Tour

The possibility of a new meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has resurfaced ahead of Trump's planned Asian tour next month, but diplomatic and geopolitical obstacles could prevent the two leaders from sitting down together. Trump recently indicated that......

Zelensky Says Trump’s Russia Policy Risks Strengthening Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that US President Donald Trump’s approach to Russian leader Vladimir Putin could strengthen Moscow’s position, as tensions between Kyiv and Washington complicate efforts to negotiate an end to the war. In an interview with CNN’s Christiane......

Morocco Adds 10 Individuals to National Terrorism Sanctions List

Morocco has expanded its domestic sanctions framework against terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, adding 10 individuals to its national sanctions list following a unanimous decision by the country’s competent authority. The decision was taken on Monday, October 19,......

European Commission reaffirms plan to phase out Russian energy despite US peace efforts

The European Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to ending the European Union’s reliance on Russian energy, indicating that ongoing US efforts to negotiate a settlement to the war in Ukraine will not alter Brussels’ existing policy. The position was reiterated on Monday by Paula Pinho,......

Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Infrastructure Near St. Petersburg as Trump’s Russia Policy Draws Scrutiny

Ukraine has intensified its campaign against Russian infrastructure, launching a large-scale drone offensive targeting oil facilities and other strategic sites in and around St. Petersburg. The strikes, directed at a region closely associated with Russian President Vladimir Putin, have renewed debate......

US energy secretary says Gulf oil flows have recovered to 80% of pre-war levels

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said that oil flows from the Gulf region have recovered to approximately 80% of their pre-war levels. Speaking to Fox News, Wright described the progress in restoring energy supplies amid ongoing concerns about disruptions to regional shipping and their impact on......